Withdrawals

Overall
(N=3)
Participation has concluded in the study due to:
declined to participate 1 (33.3%)
moved out of area 0 (0%)
deceased 1 (33.3%)
withdrawn due to incarceration 0 (0%)
withdrawn due to previous enrollment 0 (0%)
withdrawn for other reason 1 (33.3%)


  • n=3 withdrawals from study
  • n=204 enrolled participants remaining after withdrawals
  • withdrawn participants are not included in summaries of baseline and follow-ups

Screen 1

Overall
(N=478)
Filled out online contact form?
No 188 (39.3%)
Yes 290 (60.7%)
How did you hear about us?
Called from newspaper advertisement 2 (0.4%)
Called from social media advertisement 16 (3.3%)
Dating apps (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 122 (25.5%)
Dating apps, spoke to Niko (Grindr, Jack'd, etc.) 4 (0.8%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NJ setting, not NJCRI 2 (0.4%)
Direct recruitment by staff in a NYC setting 13 (2.7%)
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 13 (2.7%)
NJCRI 16 (3.3%)
Other 19 (4.0%)
Peer recruitment 224 (46.9%)
Saw flyer 13 (2.7%)
Saw post in Craigslist 33 (6.9%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
If called from social media advertisement, which social media platform?
Don't Know/ Don't Remember 1 (0.2%)
Facebook 13 (2.7%)
Instagram 1 (0.2%)
Reddit 1 (0.2%)
Missing 462 (96.7%)
Do you voluntarily agree to participate in this brief research interview?
Yes 477 (99.8%)
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 27.2 (5.35)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [17.0, 61.0]
Missing 1 (0.2%)
Do you live in the New York City or Newark metropolitan area?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 472 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Are you able to conduct research study activities in English or Spanish?
Yes 475 (99.4%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What are your personal gender pronouns?
He/him 333 (69.7%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Prefer not to Answer 3 (0.6%)
She/her 93 (19.5%)
They/them 40 (8.4%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 24 (5.0%)
Intersex 4 (0.8%)
Male 444 (92.9%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
If you are found eligible for the N4 Connect Study, are you willing to follow NYU's COVID guidelines?
No 3 (0.6%)
Yes 472 (98.7%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Have you been diagnosed as living with HIV?
No 7 (1.5%)
Yes 468 (97.9%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Screener 1 Completion
Complete 477 (99.8%)
Incomplete 1 (0.2%)
Screener 1 Eligibility
ELIGIBLE 328 (68.6%)
INELIGIBLE 150 (31.4%)

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=475)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 37 (7.8%)
Genderfluid 5 (1.1%)
Genderqueer 8 (1.7%)
Man, male 323 (68.0%)
None of these describe me, other 3 (0.6%)
Prefer not to answer 3 (0.6%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.2%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 27 (5.7%)
Transgender 20 (4.2%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 2 (0.4%)
Woman, female 36 (7.6%)
More Than One Identity 10 (2.1%)

Sexual Orientation

Overall
(N=475)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 79 (16.6%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.2%)
Gay 270 (56.8%)
Lesbian 5 (1.1%)
Other 6 (1.3%)
Pansexual 35 (7.4%)
Prefer not to answer 8 (1.7%)
Queer 5 (1.1%)
Straight or heterosexual 62 (13.1%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.2%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (0.6%)

Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=478)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (0.4%)
No 252 (52.7%)
Yes 221 (46.2%)
Missing 3 (0.6%)
Black or African American
Checked 311 (65.1%)
Unchecked 167 (34.9%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 25 (5.2%)
Unchecked 453 (94.8%)
Asian
Checked 5 (1.0%)
Unchecked 473 (99.0%)
White
Checked 48 (10.0%)
Unchecked 430 (90.0%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 1 (0.2%)
Unchecked 477 (99.8%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 71 (14.9%)
Unchecked 407 (85.1%)
Other
Checked 74 (15.5%)
Unchecked 404 (84.5%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 14 (2.9%)
Unchecked 464 (97.1%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 2 8 0 10
    Asian 2 1 0 3
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 219 51 2 272
    White 5 29 0 34
    More than One Race 22 62 0 84
    Unknown or Not Reported 2 70 3 75
Total 252 221 5 478


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 5
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 3
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
American Indian/Alaska Native Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Asian Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 201
White Not Hispanic or Latino Male 5
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 22
Unknown or Not Reported Not Hispanic or Latino Male 2
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 7
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 46
White Hispanic or Latino Male 28
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 60
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 67
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Asian Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Screen 2

Overall
(N=229)
Enter the documentation of HIV status provided
Full Medical Record with diagnosis and name 4 (1.7%)
HIV diagnosis letter on letterhead from testing site (NOT anonymous testing site) 1 (0.4%)
HIV Lab Results provided by participant 118 (51.5%)
HIV Lab testing conducted by the N4 Connect Study 25 (10.9%)
HIV meds or Prescription w/ participant's name 74 (32.3%)
Other 7 (3.1%)
Obtained copy/ photo of provided documentation?
No 9 (3.9%)
Yes 146 (63.8%)
Missing 74 (32.3%)
Are you willing to use your own phone or a phone provided by the project for text message interviews?
Yes, willing to use own phone 166 (72.5%)
Yes, willing to use project phone 63 (27.5%)
Is the participant preliminarily eligible?
Eligible 222 (96.9%)
Not eligible 6 (2.6%)
Missing 1 (0.4%)
Screener 2 Completion
Complete 226 (98.7%)
Incomplete 2 (0.9%)
Unverified 1 (0.4%)

Opt Out

Overall
(N=55)
Participation has concluded/opted-out of participation due to:
Declined to participate 15 (27.3%)
Moved out of the area 1 (1.8%)
Unable to contact/ no contact information available 22 (40.0%)
Withdrawn due to previous enrollment 1 (1.8%)
Withdrawn for other reason 16 (29.1%)

Enrollment

Total

Cumulative Enrolled Cumulative Target Current Deficit
207 266 59

By Viral Load

Viral Load Cumulative Enrolled
Detectable 44
Undetectable (< 200 copies/mL) 163

Baseline Interview

Demographics (Baseline Sample)

Age, Sex at Birth, and Race/Ethnicity

Overall
(N=204)
Age at Screener 1
Mean (SD) 25.3 (2.37)
Median [Min, Max] 26.0 [19.0, 28.0]
What was your assigned sex at birth?
Female 8 (3.9%)
Intersex 1 (0.5%)
Male 194 (95.1%)
Prefer not to answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you consider yourself Hispanic or Latino/a/x?
Don't Know 2 (1.0%)
No 95 (46.6%)
Yes 107 (52.5%)
Black or African American
Checked 124 (60.8%)
Unchecked 80 (39.2%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 9 (4.4%)
Unchecked 195 (95.6%)
Asian
Unchecked 204 (100%)
White
Checked 26 (12.7%)
Unchecked 178 (87.3%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Unchecked 204 (100%)
Biracial or Multiracial
Checked 39 (19.1%)
Unchecked 165 (80.9%)
Other
Checked 34 (16.7%)
Unchecked 170 (83.3%)
Refuse to Answer
Checked 7 (3.4%)
Unchecked 197 (96.6%)

PHS Categories

Ethnic Categories Total
Not Hispanic or Latino Hispanic or Latino Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity
PHS Race Category
    American Indian/Alaska Native 0 2 0 2
    Asian 0 0 0 0
    Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0 0 0 0
    Black or African American 81 19 2 102
    White 0 20 0 20
    More than One Race 14 34 0 48
    Unknown or Not Reported 0 32 0 32
Total 95 107 2 204


PHS Category Ethnicity Assigned Sex at Birth Frequency
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Female 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Female 4
White Hispanic or Latino Female 1
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Female 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Intersex 1
Black or African American Not Hispanic or Latino Male 78
More than One Race Not Hispanic or Latino Male 14
American Indian/Alaska Native Hispanic or Latino Male 2
Black or African American Hispanic or Latino Male 15
White Hispanic or Latino Male 19
More than One Race Hispanic or Latino Male 33
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Male 31
Black or African American Unknown/Not Reported Ethnicity Male 2
Unknown or Not Reported Hispanic or Latino Prefer not to answer 1

Gender Identity

Overall
(N=204)
Gender Identity
Gender Non-binary 23 (11.3%)
Genderfluid 5 (2.5%)
Genderqueer 4 (2.0%)
Man, male 128 (62.7%)
None of these describe me, other 2 (1.0%)
Prefer not to answer 0 (0%)
Questioning, or unsure of your gender identity 1 (0.5%)
Transfemale/ Transgender Woman 13 (6.4%)
Transgender 8 (3.9%)
Transman/ Transgender Man 0 (0%)
Woman, female 14 (6.9%)
More Than One Identity 6 (2.9%)

Sexual Identity

Overall
(N=204)
Sexual Orientation
Bisexual 29 (14.2%)
Do not use labels to identify yourself 1 (0.5%)
Gay 119 (58.3%)
Lesbian 1 (0.5%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Pansexual 23 (11.3%)
Prefer not to answer 4 (2.0%)
Queer 5 (2.5%)
Straight or heterosexual 15 (7.4%)
Two-spirit 1 (0.5%)
More Than One Orientation 3 (1.5%)

Sexual or Gender Minority

Gender Minority Total
No Yes
Sexual Orientation Minority
    No 10 (4.9%) 5 (2.5%) 15 (7.4%)
    Yes 125 (61%) 64 (31%) 189 (93%)
Total 135 (66%) 69 (34%) 204 (100%)

Other Demographics

Overall
(N=204)
Where were you born?
USA - mainland, Hawaii, Alaska 118 (57.8%)
Puerto Rico 2 (1.0%)
Other North America, including Mexico 5 (2.5%)
Central America 27 (13.2%)
Caribbean 23 (11.3%)
South America 26 (12.7%)
Europe, including Eastern Russia 1 (0.5%)
Asia, Australia 0 (0%)
Africa 1 (0.5%)
Other 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
What is your immigration status?
US citizen 126 (61.8%)
Permanent resident/ Green card 7 (3.4%)
Valid tourist visa/ Work visa or permit/ student visa 2 (1.0%)
Refugee status, asylum, temporary protected immigrant status 55 (27.0%)
Undocumented 13 (6.4%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Not Applicable 0 (0%)
Where are you currently living or staying most of the time? (Read each)
Your own house or apartment 96 (47.1%)
Your own room in your parent(s) or another family members house or apartment 19 (9.3%)
A shared room or couch in your parent(s) or another family members house or at someone elses house or apartment 14 (6.9%)
In a shelter, single-room occupancy hotel or some other residential facility (halfway house, drug treatment) 70 (34.3%)
On the street (vacant lot, abandoned building, part, etc.) 0 (0%)
Some other place not intended for habitation (e.g. car) 2 (1.0%)
Other 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is the highest level of education that you have completed?
8th grade or less 7 (3.4%)
Middle school graduate (completed 8th grade) 4 (2.0%)
Some high school (9th to 12th grade) 25 (12.3%)
High school graduate or GED 78 (38.2%)
Some vocational/trade/technical school 10 (4.9%)
Some college or Associates degree 55 (27.0%)
Bachelors Degree 22 (10.8%)
Masters or other advanced degree 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Are you currently attending school or an academic program? Or if it's a summer or winter break, did you attend last semester?
No 166 (81.4%)
Yes 38 (18.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
What is your current employment status?(Read each)
Working full-time 30 (14.7%)
Working part-time (including seasonal/work-study, etc.) 43 (21.1%)
Not working, but actively looking for work 103 (50.5%)
Not working, not actively looking for work 15 (7.4%)
Working off the books (for example, recycling cans/bottles, selling drugs or sex, panhandling) 8 (3.9%)
Other 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Do you currently have health insurance or health care coverage?
No health insurance 16 (7.8%)
Yes, I have my own health insurance 169 (82.8%)
Yes, I am covered by my parent/ guardian 14 (6.9%)
Yes, I am covered by my husband/ wife/ spouse/ domestic partner 0 (0%)
Other 0 (0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Physical and Mental Health

Overall
(N=204)
In general, would you say your physical health is:(Read each)
Poor 11 (5.4%)
Fair 39 (19.1%)
Good 75 (36.8%)
Very good 44 (21.6%)
Excellent 35 (17.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
In general, would you say your mental health is:(Read each)
Poor 22 (10.8%)
Fair 62 (30.4%)
Good 50 (24.5%)
Very good 40 (19.6%)
Excellent 30 (14.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Diagnosis

Overall
(N=204)
How old were you when you had your first HIV test? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 18.6 (3.02)
Median [Min, Max] 18.0 [8.00, 27.0]
How old were you when you were first diagnosed with HIV? Please enter your age. If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 21.3 (2.81)
Median [Min, Max] 21.0 [13.0, 27.0]
Under what circumstances were you first diagnosed with HIV?(Read each)
Tested as part of routine care 51 (25.0%)
Tested because a provider recommended it 15 (7.4%)
Tested because an organization reached out to you 13 (6.4%)
Saw an opportunity to be tested in the community 26 (12.7%)
Sought testing yourself because you were concerned about HIV 81 (39.7%)
Other 18 (8.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Where were you first told that you have an HIV diagnosis?
Outpatient clinic 89 (43.6%)
Hospital, as an inpatient 22 (10.8%)
Emergency room (ER) or emergency department (ED) 14 (6.9%)
Community-based program (community HIV testing program, mobile unit, etc.) 53 (26.0%)
Community event (PRIDE event, local health fair) 6 (2.9%)
Research study setting 2 (1.0%)
Syringe exchange services program 0 (0%)
Drug treatment program 1 (0.5%)
Jail/prison 1 (0.5%)
Donating blood/plasma 5 (2.5%)
During a pregnancy 2 (1.0%)
Other 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Years Living with HIV at Baseline
Mean (SD) 4.02 (2.88)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 14.0]

ART

Recent

Overall
(N=204)
Did you take at least one dose of any HIV medication in the past 4 weeks?
No 14 (6.9%)
Yes 181 (88.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.4%)
Using this scale, which goes from 0 (No HIV medication) to 100 (every dose of HIV medication was taken as prescribed) how much [bl_artvas1] have you taken in the last 4 weeks?
Mean (SD) 84.6 (28.8)
Median [Min, Max] 100 [0, 100]
Missing 9 (4.4%)

History/Current Regimen

Overall
(N=204)
Since you were first diagnosed with HIV, did you ever take pills or other medicines to treat your HIV, called antiretroviral therapy (ART or ARV) medications, including HIV medication by injection?
No 3 (1.5%)
Yes 201 (98.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Have you ever received HIV medication by injection?
No 198 (97.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many months had passed between the time you were first diagnosed with HIV and the first time you took HIV medication?
Less than 1 month 124 (60.8%)
1-3 months after 35 (17.2%)
4-6 months after 13 (6.4%)
6-12 months after 9 (4.4%)
More than 12 months after diagnosis 18 (8.8%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
What is the longest amount of time you ever took HIV medication, in months? (Enter 0, if the longest time was less than 1 month)
Mean (SD) 20.9 (77.6)
Median [Min, Max] 12.0 [-997, 156]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How many different times have you stopped taking HIV medication for at least two days, then started again?
Mean (SD) 8.23 (32.0)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 400]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
Think about the last four weeks. Do you have a prescription for HIV medication?
No 12 (5.9%)
Yes, pill form HIV medication 191 (93.6%)
Yes, injectable HIV medication 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

HIV Care

Overall
(N=204)
In the past year, have you received any HIV care?
No 9 (4.4%)
Yes 195 (95.6%)
In what type of place did you receive most of your HIV care in the past year?(Read each)
Community-based clinic 118 (57.8%)
Emergency room 0 (0%)
Clinic located in a hospital 59 (28.9%)
Private doctors office 16 (7.8%)
Mobile van 0 (0%)
School/college clinic 1 (0.5%)
Other 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.4%)
How long have you been receiving your HIV care in this particular place?
Less than 1 month 9 (4.4%)
1-3 months 35 (17.2%)
4-6 months 20 (9.8%)
6-11 months 34 (16.7%)
1-3 years 62 (30.4%)
More than 3 years 34 (16.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.4%)
Is the health care setting mainly for adults, mainly for young people, or both?
Adult clinic 55 (27.0%)
Pediatric clinic (for people under 18) 2 (1.0%)
Both adults and pediatric 128 (62.7%)
Do not Know 9 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 9 (4.4%)
Think about the past year. How many times did you see your HIV care medical provider? If you are not sure, take your best guess.
Mean (SD) 4.48 (5.09)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 56.0]
In the past year, how many appointments with your HIV health care provider have you missed without cancelling in advance?
Never missed an appointment 92 (45.1%)
Once in the past year 36 (17.6%)
Twice in the past year 25 (12.3%)
Three times in the past year 20 (9.8%)
4 times in the past year 10 (4.9%)
5 or more times in the past year 18 (8.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)

Reasons for sometimes stopping or discontinuing ART

Overall
(N=134)
Doctor told you to stop.
No 127 (94.8%)
Yes 6 (4.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) did not work.
No 127 (94.8%)
Yes 4 (3.0%)
Do not Know 3 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
The medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working.
No 126 (94.0%)
Yes 3 (2.2%)
Do not Know 5 (3.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You switched to other medication(s).
No 101 (75.4%)
Yes 33 (24.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want side effects of the medication(s).
No 99 (73.9%)
Yes 33 (24.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You wanted to take a break from the medication(s).
No 92 (68.7%)
Yes 40 (29.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You do not trust the medication(s).
No 116 (86.6%)
Yes 17 (12.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Could not afford the medication(s).
No 119 (88.8%)
Yes 15 (11.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were on too many medication(s).
No 115 (85.8%)
Yes 19 (14.2%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your partner or friends suggested you stop taking them.
No 132 (98.5%)
Yes 2 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You changed doctors or clinics.
No 97 (72.4%)
Yes 37 (27.6%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 119 (88.8%)
Yes 14 (10.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find out that you are living with HIV.
No 109 (81.3%)
Yes 24 (17.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You decided to stop because your CD4 and viral load numbers had been good.
No 110 (82.1%)
Yes 22 (16.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You believe that you have been cured of HIV.
No 124 (92.5%)
Yes 6 (4.5%)
Do not Know 4 (3.0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use got in the way.
No 102 (76.1%)
Yes 32 (23.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health conditions got in the way.
No 83 (61.9%)
Yes 50 (37.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation got in the way.
No 81 (60.4%)
Yes 52 (38.8%)
Do not Know 1 (0.7%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your relationship with your romantic or sexual partner got in the way.
No 114 (85.1%)
Yes 18 (13.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There have been other reasons for stopping or discontinuing HIV medication
No 79 (59.0%)
Yes 53 (39.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Reasons for never taking ART

Overall
(N=3)
You could not afford the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your doctor never offered them to you.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your family/friends discouraged you from taking them.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are not receiving medical care.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You did not want the side effects.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You were concerned about toxicity.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't think the medication(s) work.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are worried about becoming resistant to the medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You prefer alternative treatments.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You don't want anyone to find your pills and figure out that you are living with HIV.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
You are waiting until your CD4 or viral load numbers get worse to take the medication(s).
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your substance use gets in the way.
No 3 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your mental health issues get in the way.
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Your housing situation gets in the way.
No 1 (33.3%)
Yes 2 (66.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
There are other reasons for never taking HIV medication(s).
No 2 (66.7%)
Yes 1 (33.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)

Motivation

Overall
(N=204)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to start or restart taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important.
Mean (SD) 8.13 (2.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 189 (92.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could take HIV medication every day, as prescribed- if you started or restarted today, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (3.02)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 189 (92.6%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.67 (0.816)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 198 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could significantly increase how often you take your HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 8.67 (1.97)
Median [Min, Max] 9.50 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 198 (97.1%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.75 (0.813)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could keep taking HIV medication, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.57 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [3.00, 10.0]
Missing 29 (14.2%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.94 (0.333)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [8.00, 10.0]
Missing 168 (82.4%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could achieve undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.78 (0.959)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 168 (82.4%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.92 (0.495)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [5.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could maintain an undetectable HIV viral load, where 1 is not confident at all, and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.70 (0.921)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]
Missing 52 (25.5%)
On a scale of 1-10, how important is it to you today to attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not important at all, and 10 is extremely important?
Mean (SD) 9.56 (1.40)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
On a scale of 1-10, how confident are you that you could attend your HIV medical care appointments, as recommended, where 1 is not at all confident and 10 is extremely confident?
Mean (SD) 9.33 (1.43)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [2.00, 10.0]

Life Outcome Expectancies

Hussen, S. A., Harper, G. W., Bauermeister, J. A., Hightow-Weidman, L. B., & Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions. (2015). Psychosocial influences on engagement in care among HIV-positive young black gay/bisexual and other men who have sex with men. AIDS patient care and STDs, 29(2), 77-85.

Overall
(N=204)
How likely is it that you will finish high school?
Not at all 7 (3.4%)
A little 4 (2.0%)
Somewhat 9 (4.4%)
Very 18 (8.8%)
Has already occurred 165 (80.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will finish college?
Not at all 20 (9.8%)
A little 18 (8.8%)
Somewhat 46 (22.5%)
Very 69 (33.8%)
Has already occurred 29 (14.2%)
Do not Know 21 (10.3%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be employed for long periods?
Not at all 4 (2.0%)
A little 7 (3.4%)
Somewhat 46 (22.5%)
Very 98 (48.0%)
Has already occurred 28 (13.7%)
Do not Know 21 (10.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will be on welfare/ public assistance for at least a year?
Not at all 35 (17.2%)
A little 32 (15.7%)
Somewhat 42 (20.6%)
Very 47 (23.0%)
Has already occurred 23 (11.3%)
Do not Know 25 (12.3%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
As an adult, how likely is it that you will have the career or job that you want?
Not at all 6 (2.9%)
A little 12 (5.9%)
Somewhat 49 (24.0%)
Very 108 (52.9%)
Has already occurred 16 (7.8%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have children?
Not at all 46 (22.5%)
A little 30 (14.7%)
Somewhat 38 (18.6%)
Very 51 (25.0%)
Has already occurred 19 (9.3%)
Do not Know 20 (9.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have a long-term love relationship?
Not at all 14 (6.9%)
A little 19 (9.3%)
Somewhat 42 (20.6%)
Very 66 (32.4%)
Has already occurred 32 (15.7%)
Do not Know 31 (15.2%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will be comfortable financially?
Not at all 7 (3.4%)
A little 15 (7.4%)
Somewhat 66 (32.4%)
Very 96 (47.1%)
Has already occurred 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will have good family relationships?
Not at all 13 (6.4%)
A little 21 (10.3%)
Somewhat 46 (22.5%)
Very 90 (44.1%)
Has already occurred 21 (10.3%)
Do not Know 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 70?
Not at all 11 (5.4%)
A little 16 (7.8%)
Somewhat 31 (15.2%)
Very 110 (53.9%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 36 (17.6%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 50?
Not at all 5 (2.5%)
A little 9 (4.4%)
Somewhat 21 (10.3%)
Very 136 (66.7%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 18 (8.8%)
How likely is it that you will live to age 30?
Not at all 1 (0.5%)
A little 3 (1.5%)
Somewhat 12 (5.9%)
Very 161 (78.9%)
Has already occurred 0 (0%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 19 (9.3%)

IPV

Goldenberg, T., Jadwin-Cakmak, L., & Harper, G. W. (2018). Intimate partner violence among transgender youth: Associations with intrapersonal and structural factors. Violence and gender, 5(1), 19-25.

Overall
(N=204)
Have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 100 (49.0%)
Yes 101 (49.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 128 (62.7%)
Yes 74 (36.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever been slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt by a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 77 (37.7%)
Yes 24 (11.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 103 (50.5%)
In the past 6 months, have you ever slapped, punched, kicked, beaten up, or otherwise physically or sexually hurt a partner, boyfriend/girlfriend, spouse, or some other intimate partner?
No 58 (28.4%)
Yes 16 (7.8%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 130 (63.7%)

Social Support

Sherbourne, C. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1991). The MOS social support survey. Social science & medicine, 32(6), 705-714.

Overall
(N=204)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to have a good time with?
None of the time 9 (4.4%)
A little of the time 46 (22.5%)
Some of the time 54 (26.5%)
Most of the time 55 (27.0%)
All of the time 33 (16.2%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to turn to for suggestions about how to deal with a personal problem?
None of the time 8 (3.9%)
A little of the time 40 (19.6%)
Some of the time 47 (23.0%)
Most of the time 54 (26.5%)
All of the time 50 (24.5%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who understands your problems?
None of the time 17 (8.3%)
A little of the time 47 (23.0%)
Some of the time 54 (26.5%)
Most of the time 51 (25.0%)
All of the time 31 (15.2%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to love and make you feel wanted?
None of the time 19 (9.3%)
A little of the time 38 (18.6%)
Some of the time 48 (23.5%)
Most of the time 43 (21.1%)
All of the time 45 (22.1%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk with about difficult medical decisions?
None of the time 21 (10.3%)
A little of the time 46 (22.5%)
Some of the time 45 (22.1%)
Most of the time 39 (19.1%)
All of the time 44 (21.6%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about HIV medications?
None of the time 30 (14.7%)
A little of the time 47 (23.0%)
Some of the time 51 (25.0%)
Most of the time 26 (12.7%)
All of the time 45 (22.1%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available to talk about what it's like to live with HIV?
None of the time 37 (18.1%)
A little of the time 51 (25.0%)
Some of the time 41 (20.1%)
Most of the time 24 (11.8%)
All of the time 44 (21.6%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who will listen with an open mind about health concerns?
None of the time 16 (7.8%)
A little of the time 48 (23.5%)
Some of the time 47 (23.0%)
Most of the time 51 (25.0%)
All of the time 36 (17.6%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
If you needed it, how often is someone available who has been in the same situation as you with respect to health issues?
None of the time 28 (13.7%)
A little of the time 48 (23.5%)
Some of the time 40 (19.6%)
Most of the time 36 (17.6%)
All of the time 42 (20.6%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)


Overall
(N=204)
Social Support Total
Mean (SD) 54.8 (24.4)
Median [Min, Max] 52.8 [0, 100]
Missing 3 (1.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9108 0.9113 0.9284 0.533 10.27 0.009479 2.191 0.9771 0.5076

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_mos1 0.9079 0.9082 0.9215 0.553 9.898 0.00984 0.01446 0.5427
    bl_mos2 0.9028 0.9025 0.914 0.5364 9.256 0.01029 0.01689 0.5264
    bl_mos3 0.9016 0.9015 0.9188 0.5335 9.149 0.01047 0.01874 0.4925
    bl_mos4 0.9059 0.9061 0.9234 0.5469 9.655 0.01008 0.01834 0.5427
    bl_mos5 0.8956 0.8964 0.9117 0.5196 8.653 0.01122 0.01792 0.4712
    bl_mos6 0.8983 0.8997 0.9129 0.5286 8.971 0.01092 0.0131 0.5076
    bl_mos7 0.9014 0.9023 0.9168 0.5357 9.232 0.01057 0.01352 0.5076
    bl_mos8 0.8919 0.8926 0.9119 0.5095 8.31 0.01161 0.01531 0.473
    bl_mos9 0.9006 0.9015 0.9193 0.5336 9.152 0.0107 0.01672 0.5176

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_mos1 197 0.6695 0.6832 0.6396 0.583 2.289 1.135
    bl_mos2 199 0.7398 0.7509 0.7259 0.6635 2.492 1.184
    bl_mos3 200 0.75 0.7627 0.7279 0.6818 2.16 1.196
    bl_mos4 193 0.7047 0.7082 0.657 0.6193 2.295 1.291
    bl_mos5 195 0.8229 0.8192 0.8032 0.7632 2.2 1.318
    bl_mos6 199 0.7936 0.7826 0.7691 0.7264 2.045 1.372
    bl_mos7 197 0.7643 0.7535 0.7289 0.6886 1.934 1.425
    bl_mos8 198 0.8605 0.8603 0.8515 0.8213 2.217 1.229
    bl_mos9 194 0.7683 0.7623 0.7287 0.6969 2.082 1.371

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_mos1 0.04569 0.2335 0.2741 0.2792 0.1675 0.03431
    bl_mos2 0.0402 0.201 0.2362 0.2714 0.2513 0.02451
    bl_mos3 0.085 0.235 0.27 0.255 0.155 0.01961
    bl_mos4 0.09845 0.1969 0.2487 0.2228 0.2332 0.05392
    bl_mos5 0.1077 0.2359 0.2308 0.2 0.2256 0.04412
    bl_mos6 0.1508 0.2362 0.2563 0.1307 0.2261 0.02451
    bl_mos7 0.1878 0.2589 0.2081 0.1218 0.2234 0.03431
    bl_mos8 0.08081 0.2424 0.2374 0.2576 0.1818 0.02941
    bl_mos9 0.1443 0.2474 0.2062 0.1856 0.2165 0.04902

Everyday Discrimination

Williams, D. R., Yu, Y., Jackson, J. S., & Anderson, N. B. (1997). Racial differences in physical and mental health: Socio-economic status, stress and discrimination. Journal of health psychology, 2(3), 335-351.

Overall
(N=204)
You are treated with less courtesy than other people are.
Never 60 (29.4%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.3%)
A few times a year 45 (22.1%)
A few times a month 31 (15.2%)
At least once a week 15 (7.4%)
Almost everyday 21 (10.3%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.4%)
You are treated with less respect than other people are.
Never 54 (26.5%)
Less than once a year 23 (11.3%)
A few times a year 53 (26.0%)
A few times a month 30 (14.7%)
At least once a week 14 (6.9%)
Almost everyday 25 (12.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
You receive poorer service than other people at restaurants or stores.
Never 73 (35.8%)
Less than once a year 46 (22.5%)
A few times a year 34 (16.7%)
A few times a month 23 (11.3%)
At least once a week 11 (5.4%)
Almost everyday 12 (5.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
People act as if they think you are not smart.
Never 52 (25.5%)
Less than once a year 34 (16.7%)
A few times a year 38 (18.6%)
A few times a month 30 (14.7%)
At least once a week 15 (7.4%)
Almost everyday 32 (15.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
People act as if they are afraid of you.
Never 85 (41.7%)
Less than once a year 25 (12.3%)
A few times a year 42 (20.6%)
A few times a month 18 (8.8%)
At least once a week 11 (5.4%)
Almost everyday 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
People act as if they think you are dishonest.
Never 82 (40.2%)
Less than once a year 35 (17.2%)
A few times a year 35 (17.2%)
A few times a month 16 (7.8%)
At least once a week 10 (4.9%)
Almost everyday 20 (9.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
People act as if they're better than you are.
Never 31 (15.2%)
Less than once a year 28 (13.7%)
A few times a year 50 (24.5%)
A few times a month 26 (12.7%)
At least once a week 21 (10.3%)
Almost everyday 44 (21.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
You are called names or insulted.
Never 51 (25.0%)
Less than once a year 38 (18.6%)
A few times a year 47 (23.0%)
A few times a month 26 (12.7%)
At least once a week 11 (5.4%)
Almost everyday 28 (13.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
You are threatened or harassed.
Never 72 (35.3%)
Less than once a year 49 (24.0%)
A few times a year 41 (20.1%)
A few times a month 13 (6.4%)
At least once a week 8 (3.9%)
Almost everyday 18 (8.8%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)


Overall
(N=204)
Everyday Discrimination Total
Mean (SD) 25.3 (11.0)
Median [Min, Max] 23.3 [9.00, 54.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8924 0.8922 0.9062 0.4791 8.279 0.01135 1.406 0.6111 0.4762

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_discrim1 0.8773 0.877 0.8838 0.4712 7.128 0.01298 0.008691 0.4775
    bl_discrim2 0.8715 0.8714 0.8763 0.4586 6.776 0.01363 0.00738 0.4659
    bl_discrim3 0.8794 0.8788 0.8918 0.4754 7.25 0.01281 0.01236 0.4762
    bl_discrim4 0.8765 0.8767 0.8899 0.4705 7.11 0.01319 0.01347 0.4519
    bl_discrim5 0.8912 0.8912 0.9031 0.506 8.193 0.01158 0.01147 0.4919
    bl_discrim6 0.8824 0.8822 0.8917 0.4836 7.491 0.01244 0.01464 0.4762
    bl_discrim7 0.8819 0.8818 0.8969 0.4826 7.461 0.01257 0.01448 0.4659
    bl_discrim8 0.8783 0.8781 0.8922 0.4739 7.206 0.01295 0.01465 0.4418
    bl_discrim9 0.885 0.8851 0.8978 0.4906 7.705 0.01227 0.01425 0.4919

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_discrim1 195 0.7721 0.7667 0.7604 0.6896 2.903 1.67
    bl_discrim2 199 0.8206 0.8201 0.8265 0.7601 3.01 1.667
    bl_discrim3 199 0.744 0.7487 0.7181 0.6687 2.442 1.509
    bl_discrim4 201 0.7788 0.7693 0.7398 0.698 3.09 1.758
    bl_discrim5 196 0.6123 0.619 0.5472 0.5095 2.439 1.602
    bl_discrim6 198 0.7171 0.7141 0.6736 0.6264 2.48 1.664
    bl_discrim7 200 0.7249 0.7183 0.6685 0.6338 3.55 1.733
    bl_discrim8 201 0.7613 0.7552 0.7168 0.6767 2.96 1.679
    bl_discrim9 201 0.6784 0.6841 0.6276 0.5918 2.453 1.555

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 5 6 miss
    bl_discrim1 0.3077 0.1179 0.2308 0.159 0.07692 0.1077 0.04412
    bl_discrim2 0.2714 0.1156 0.2663 0.1508 0.07035 0.1256 0.02451
    bl_discrim3 0.3668 0.2312 0.1709 0.1156 0.05528 0.0603 0.02451
    bl_discrim4 0.2587 0.1692 0.1891 0.1493 0.07463 0.1592 0.01471
    bl_discrim5 0.4337 0.1276 0.2143 0.09184 0.05612 0.07653 0.03922
    bl_discrim6 0.4141 0.1768 0.1768 0.08081 0.05051 0.101 0.02941
    bl_discrim7 0.155 0.14 0.25 0.13 0.105 0.22 0.01961
    bl_discrim8 0.2537 0.1891 0.2338 0.1294 0.05473 0.1393 0.01471
    bl_discrim9 0.3582 0.2438 0.204 0.06468 0.0398 0.08955 0.01471

HIV Stigma

Wright, K., Naar-King, S., Lam, P., Templin, T., & Frey, M. (2007). Stigma scale revised: reliability and validity of a brief measure of stigma for HIV+ youth. Journal of adolescent health, 40(1), 96-98.

Overall
(N=204)
I have been hurt by how people reacted to learning I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 47 (23.0%)
Disagree 36 (17.6%)
Agree 71 (34.8%)
Strongly Agree 35 (17.2%)
Refuse to Answer 15 (7.4%)
I have stopped socializing with some people because of their reactions of my having HIV.
Strongly Disagree 49 (24.0%)
Disagree 53 (26.0%)
Agree 57 (27.9%)
Strongly Agree 39 (19.1%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
I have lost friends by telling them I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 61 (29.9%)
Disagree 62 (30.4%)
Agree 48 (23.5%)
Strongly Agree 29 (14.2%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
I am very careful who I tell that I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 9 (4.4%)
Disagree 9 (4.4%)
Agree 57 (27.9%)
Strongly Agree 127 (62.3%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
I worry that people who know I have HIV will tell others.
Strongly Disagree 34 (16.7%)
Disagree 27 (13.2%)
Agree 61 (29.9%)
Strongly Agree 77 (37.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
I feel that I am not as good a person as others because I have HIV.
Strongly Disagree 77 (37.7%)
Disagree 38 (18.6%)
Agree 49 (24.0%)
Strongly Agree 36 (17.6%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Having HIV makes me feel unclean.
Strongly Disagree 66 (32.4%)
Disagree 51 (25.0%)
Agree 56 (27.5%)
Strongly Agree 26 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Having HIV makes me feel that I'm a bad person.
Strongly Disagree 84 (41.2%)
Disagree 68 (33.3%)
Agree 26 (12.7%)
Strongly Agree 23 (11.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Most people think that a person with HIV is disgusting.
Strongly Disagree 19 (9.3%)
Disagree 32 (15.7%)
Agree 78 (38.2%)
Strongly Agree 70 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Most people with HIV are rejected when others find out.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Disagree 23 (11.3%)
Agree 96 (47.1%)
Strongly Agree 69 (33.8%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)


Overall
(N=204)
HIV Stigma Total
Mean (SD) 26.1 (6.17)
Median [Min, Max] 27.0 [10.0, 40.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8069 0.8057 0.8466 0.2931 4.147 0.02018 2.611 0.617 0.2777

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_stigma1 0.7932 0.7919 0.83 0.2971 3.805 0.02163 0.02451 0.2834
    bl_stigma2 0.7814 0.7813 0.8124 0.2841 3.572 0.02284 0.02274 0.2788
    bl_stigma3 0.7908 0.7907 0.8268 0.2956 3.777 0.02195 0.02414 0.2836
    bl_stigma4 0.8094 0.811 0.8463 0.3229 4.291 0.02032 0.02268 0.2882
    bl_stigma5 0.7917 0.7877 0.8309 0.292 3.711 0.02177 0.02971 0.2772
    bl_stigma6 0.782 0.7818 0.8268 0.2848 3.584 0.02303 0.02664 0.2688
    bl_stigma7 0.7863 0.7856 0.8185 0.2894 3.665 0.02235 0.02211 0.2788
    bl_stigma8 0.7901 0.7904 0.8252 0.2953 3.771 0.02206 0.02231 0.2834
    bl_stigma9 0.7826 0.7787 0.823 0.2811 3.519 0.02278 0.02939 0.266
    bl_stigma10 0.7894 0.7855 0.8286 0.2893 3.663 0.02215 0.02914 0.2752

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_stigma1 189 0.5877 0.5794 0.5302 0.4559 2.497 1.06
    bl_stigma2 198 0.672 0.6571 0.642 0.5551 2.434 1.068
    bl_stigma3 200 0.6155 0.5884 0.5465 0.4756 2.225 1.039
    bl_stigma4 202 0.3891 0.4259 0.3276 0.2706 3.495 0.7807
    bl_stigma5 199 0.6145 0.6103 0.5452 0.4709 2.91 1.097
    bl_stigma6 200 0.6777 0.6531 0.6066 0.5493 2.22 1.144
    bl_stigma7 199 0.6377 0.6256 0.6008 0.5143 2.211 1.047
    bl_stigma8 201 0.603 0.5905 0.5534 0.4816 1.94 1.003
    bl_stigma9 199 0.6572 0.6751 0.6293 0.5529 3 0.9482
    bl_stigma10 198 0.6019 0.6264 0.5685 0.5027 3.131 0.8079

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_stigma1 0.2487 0.1905 0.3757 0.1852 0.07353
    bl_stigma2 0.2475 0.2677 0.2879 0.197 0.02941
    bl_stigma3 0.305 0.31 0.24 0.145 0.01961
    bl_stigma4 0.04455 0.04455 0.2822 0.6287 0.009804
    bl_stigma5 0.1709 0.1357 0.3065 0.3869 0.02451
    bl_stigma6 0.385 0.19 0.245 0.18 0.01961
    bl_stigma7 0.3317 0.2563 0.2814 0.1307 0.02451
    bl_stigma8 0.4179 0.3383 0.1294 0.1144 0.01471
    bl_stigma9 0.09548 0.1608 0.392 0.3518 0.02451
    bl_stigma10 0.05051 0.1162 0.4848 0.3485 0.02941

Client Engagement in HIV Care

Yatchmenoff, D. K. (2005). Measuring client engagement from the client’s perspective in nonvoluntary child protective services. Research on social work practice, 15(2), 84-96.

Overall
(N=204)
I am fully invested in making use of the services [bl_hivcare2] is providing me.
Strongly Disagree 11 (5.4%)
Moderately Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neither 5 (2.5%)
Moderately Agree 42 (20.6%)
Strongly Agree 132 (64.7%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
It's really hard for me to work with staff from the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 101 (49.5%)
Moderately Disagree 24 (11.8%)
Neither 28 (13.7%)
Moderately Agree 22 (10.8%)
Strongly Agree 17 (8.3%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I think the staff on the [bl_hivcare2] and I truly respect each other.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Moderately Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Neither 9 (4.4%)
Moderately Agree 40 (19.6%)
Strongly Agree 135 (66.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
I am not just going through the motions. I'm really involved in working with the staff on the [bl_hivcare2].
Strongly Disagree 16 (7.8%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neither 29 (14.2%)
Moderately Agree 52 (25.5%)
Strongly Agree 78 (38.2%)
Refuse to Answer 13 (6.4%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff and I fully agree about what is best for me.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Moderately Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neither 13 (6.4%)
Moderately Agree 44 (21.6%)
Strongly Agree 117 (57.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
What the [bl_hivcare2] staff want me to do is truly the same as what I want.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Moderately Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Neither 16 (7.8%)
Moderately Agree 45 (22.1%)
Strongly Agree 109 (53.4%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.9%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] staff really don't understand where I'm coming from.
Strongly Disagree 84 (41.2%)
Moderately Disagree 30 (14.7%)
Neither 28 (13.7%)
Moderately Agree 24 (11.8%)
Strongly Agree 26 (12.7%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The [bl_hivcare2] are truly helping me take care of some problems in my life.
Strongly Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Moderately Disagree 6 (2.9%)
Neither 21 (10.3%)
Moderately Agree 57 (27.9%)
Strongly Agree 100 (49.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

HIV Care Satisfaction

Overall
(N=204)
Overall, you think that the services there are:
Poor 10 (4.9%)
Fair 18 (8.8%)
Good 53 (26.0%)
Very Good 50 (24.5%)
Excellent 66 (32.4%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
The information that you have received there has been:
Poor 8 (3.9%)
Fair 19 (9.3%)
Good 53 (26.0%)
Very Good 47 (23.0%)
Excellent 70 (34.3%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)

Trust in Provider

Anderson, L. A., & Dedrick, R. F. (1990). Development of the Trust in Physician scale: a measure to assess interpersonal trust in patient-physician relationships. Psychological reports, 67(3_suppl), 1091-1100.

Overall
(N=204)
I doubt that my health care provider really cares about me as a person.
Strongly Disagree 70 (34.3%)
Disagree 46 (22.5%)
Neutral 35 (17.2%)
Agree 17 (8.3%)
Strongly Agree 14 (6.9%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 2 (1.0%)
My health care provider is usually considerate of my needs and puts them first.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Disagree 13 (6.4%)
Neutral 32 (15.7%)
Agree 58 (28.4%)
Strongly Agree 76 (37.3%)
Do not Know 10 (4.9%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider so much that I always try to follow his or her advice.
Strongly Disagree 7 (3.4%)
Disagree 11 (5.4%)
Neutral 32 (15.7%)
Agree 58 (28.4%)
Strongly Agree 82 (40.2%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
If my health care provider tells me something is so, then it must be true.
Strongly Disagree 8 (3.9%)
Disagree 14 (6.9%)
Neutral 53 (26.0%)
Agree 66 (32.4%)
Strongly Agree 51 (25.0%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes distrust my health care provider's opinion and would like a second one.
Strongly Disagree 56 (27.5%)
Disagree 43 (21.1%)
Neutral 38 (18.6%)
Agree 35 (17.2%)
Strongly Agree 13 (6.4%)
Do not Know 10 (4.9%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider's judgement about my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 6 (2.9%)
Disagree 10 (4.9%)
Neutral 39 (19.1%)
Agree 70 (34.3%)
Strongly Agree 63 (30.9%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 10 (4.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I feel my health care provider does not do everything he or she should for my medical care.
Strongly Disagree 57 (27.9%)
Disagree 58 (28.4%)
Neutral 25 (12.3%)
Agree 27 (13.2%)
Strongly Agree 20 (9.8%)
Do not Know 9 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to put my medical needs above all other considerations when treating my medical problems.
Strongly Disagree 8 (3.9%)
Disagree 12 (5.9%)
Neutral 38 (18.6%)
Agree 67 (32.8%)
Strongly Agree 58 (28.4%)
Do not Know 11 (5.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
My health care provider is a real expert in taking care of medical problems like mine.
Strongly Disagree 3 (1.5%)
Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Neutral 30 (14.7%)
Agree 83 (40.7%)
Strongly Agree 66 (32.4%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.4%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I trust my health care provider to tell me if a mistake was made about my treatment.
Strongly Disagree 5 (2.5%)
Disagree 8 (3.9%)
Neutral 29 (14.2%)
Agree 83 (40.7%)
Strongly Agree 64 (31.4%)
Do not Know 9 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)
I sometimes worry that my health care provider may not keep the information we discuss totally private.
Strongly Disagree 77 (37.7%)
Disagree 47 (23.0%)
Neutral 28 (13.7%)
Agree 19 (9.3%)
Strongly Agree 12 (5.9%)
Do not Know 14 (6.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Not Applicable 1 (0.5%)


Overall
(N=204)
Trust in Provider Total (0-44)
Mean (SD) 31.1 (8.58)
Median [Min, Max] 31.9 [0, 44.0]
Missing 7 (3.4%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.888 0.8969 0.9096 0.4416 8.7 0.01181 2.824 0.7804 0.4141

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_trust1 0.8883 0.8974 0.9082 0.4666 8.747 0.01186 0.02159 0.4629
    bl_trust2 0.8724 0.8826 0.8933 0.4292 7.519 0.01351 0.0206 0.4027
    bl_trust3 0.8752 0.8851 0.8954 0.4352 7.704 0.01321 0.01913 0.4027
    bl_trust4 0.8742 0.8842 0.8968 0.433 7.636 0.01333 0.02026 0.3901
    bl_trust5 0.8812 0.8914 0.9027 0.4509 8.212 0.01263 0.02462 0.4187
    bl_trust6 0.8701 0.8794 0.8921 0.4216 7.29 0.01374 0.01857 0.3901
    bl_trust7 0.8852 0.8947 0.9035 0.4594 8.499 0.01216 0.02324 0.4483
    bl_trust8 0.8743 0.8843 0.8982 0.4332 7.644 0.01332 0.02167 0.4027
    bl_trust9 0.8747 0.8827 0.895 0.4294 7.525 0.01329 0.02065 0.3897
    bl_trust10 0.8725 0.8812 0.8943 0.426 7.421 0.0135 0.02022 0.3901
    bl_trust11 0.8906 0.8999 0.9094 0.4733 8.986 0.01163 0.01915 0.4629

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_trust1 182 0.5817 0.5561 0.4886 0.4622 2.775 1.265
    bl_trust2 186 0.7575 0.7742 0.7603 0.7 2.984 1.098
    bl_trust3 190 0.7159 0.7393 0.7209 0.6561 3.037 1.081
    bl_trust4 192 0.7388 0.752 0.7311 0.6737 2.719 1.065
    bl_trust5 185 0.6685 0.6475 0.5988 0.5692 2.508 1.29
    bl_trust6 188 0.8085 0.8182 0.8133 0.7514 2.926 1.021
    bl_trust7 187 0.6393 0.5978 0.5449 0.5205 2.561 1.34
    bl_trust8 183 0.7241 0.7505 0.7233 0.6709 2.847 1.079
    bl_trust9 187 0.7668 0.773 0.7553 0.7012 3.091 0.8721
    bl_trust10 189 0.7768 0.7929 0.7793 0.7243 3.021 0.9507
    bl_trust11 183 0.5484 0.517 0.4458 0.4244 2.863 1.253

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_trust1 0.07692 0.09341 0.1923 0.2527 0.3846 0.1078
    bl_trust2 0.03763 0.06989 0.172 0.3118 0.4086 0.08824
    bl_trust3 0.03684 0.05789 0.1684 0.3053 0.4316 0.06863
    bl_trust4 0.04167 0.07292 0.276 0.3438 0.2656 0.05882
    bl_trust5 0.07027 0.1892 0.2054 0.2324 0.3027 0.09314
    bl_trust6 0.03191 0.05319 0.2074 0.3723 0.3351 0.07843
    bl_trust7 0.107 0.1444 0.1337 0.3102 0.3048 0.08333
    bl_trust8 0.04372 0.06557 0.2077 0.3661 0.3169 0.1029
    bl_trust9 0.01604 0.02674 0.1604 0.4439 0.3529 0.08333
    bl_trust10 0.02646 0.04233 0.1534 0.4392 0.3386 0.07353
    bl_trust11 0.06557 0.1038 0.153 0.2568 0.4208 0.1029

ART Outcome Expectancies

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=204)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your health?
Mean (SD) 9.15 (1.84)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (8.8%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will improve your quality of life?
Mean (SD) 9.03 (1.92)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 24 (11.8%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will allow you to live a long life?
Mean (SD) 9.05 (1.99)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 23 (11.3%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will enable you to lead a life that is normal or close to normal?
Mean (SD) 9.07 (1.93)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 20 (9.8%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your chances of developing HIV-related symptoms?
Mean (SD) 8.99 (2.00)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.3%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will decrease your HIV viral load?
Mean (SD) 9.44 (1.58)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 25 (12.3%)
How confident are you that HIV medication will prevent you from needing to be hospitalized?
Mean (SD) 9.02 (2.15)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 26 (12.7%)


Overall
(N=204)
Overall ART Outcome Expectancy (1-10)
Mean (SD) 9.10 (1.67)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 16 (7.8%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9382 0.9401 0.9416 0.6916 15.69 0.006614 9.097 1.669 0.6919

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artoutcome1a 0.9282 0.9306 0.9291 0.6909 13.41 0.007786 0.005728 0.6919
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 0.9257 0.9284 0.9268 0.6837 12.97 0.008068 0.005092 0.6905
    bl_artoutcome1c 0.9225 0.9254 0.9189 0.6739 12.4 0.008392 0.002992 0.6732
    bl_artoutcome1d 0.9268 0.9296 0.9299 0.6877 13.21 0.007969 0.006128 0.6919
    bl_artoutcome1e 0.9272 0.9298 0.9264 0.6881 13.24 0.007878 0.003921 0.6905
    bl_artoutcome1f 0.931 0.9324 0.9311 0.6968 13.79 0.007621 0.006816 0.7033
    bl_artoutcome1g 0.9387 0.9391 0.9365 0.7198 15.41 0.006522 0.003234 0.7033

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artoutcome1a 186 0.86 0.8593 0.8325 0.8028 9.145 1.835
    bl_q2bl_artoutcome1b 180 0.9002 0.8774 0.8579 0.8292 9.033 1.923
    bl_artoutcome1c 181 0.9084 0.9018 0.8986 0.8625 9.05 1.987
    bl_artoutcome1d 184 0.8602 0.8674 0.8414 0.8167 9.071 1.928
    bl_artoutcome1e 179 0.8713 0.8662 0.8499 0.8131 8.994 1.999
    bl_artoutcome1f 179 0.8459 0.8445 0.8095 0.7862 9.436 1.576
    bl_artoutcome1g 178 0.8066 0.7872 0.736 0.7048 9.017 2.151

ART Self-Efficacy

Erlen, J. A., Cha, E. S., Kim, K. H., Caruthers, D., & Sereika, S. M. (2010). The HIV Medication Taking Self‐efficacy Scale: Psychometric evaluation. Journal of advanced nursing, 66(11), 2560-2572.

Overall
(N=204)
How confident are you that you can take your HIV medication the same time each day?
Mean (SD) 8.05 (2.38)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can take the correct dose of your HIV medication each day?
Mean (SD) 9.30 (1.53)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at school?
Mean (SD) 8.89 (2.11)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 18 (8.8%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at work?
Mean (SD) 8.92 (2.10)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (4.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekday?
Mean (SD) 9.06 (1.87)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication on a weekend?
Mean (SD) 8.88 (1.93)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 5 (2.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are with friends?
Mean (SD) 8.23 (2.80)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication at a social outing such as a party?
Mean (SD) 7.78 (3.14)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 4 (2.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you are not home?
Mean (SD) 8.22 (2.71)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 2 (1.0%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel well?
Mean (SD) 9.23 (1.77)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 3 (1.5%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel sick?
Mean (SD) 8.51 (2.55)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 6 (2.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have side effects from your medications?
Mean (SD) 7.96 (2.70)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 15 (7.4%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you have been drinking alcohol or using substances?
Mean (SD) 7.72 (3.01)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 10 (4.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel unhappy or depressed?
Mean (SD) 8.33 (2.62)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 8 (3.9%)
How confident are you that you can follow the plan for taking your HIV medication when you feel happy?
Mean (SD) 9.31 (1.76)
Median [Min, Max] 10.0 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 7 (3.4%)
Overall Self-Efficacy for ART (1-10)
Mean (SD) 8.54 (1.85)
Median [Min, Max] 9.20 [1.00, 10.0]
Missing 1 (0.5%)


Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.9498 0.9553 0.9664 0.5875 21.36 0.004942 8.537 1.846 0.5857

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_artadh1 0.9482 0.9543 0.9659 0.5986 20.88 0.005104 0.009872 0.5933
    bl_artadh2 0.9481 0.9531 0.9647 0.5923 20.34 0.005177 0.01 0.5881
    bl_artadh3 0.945 0.9508 0.9623 0.58 19.34 0.005401 0.009528 0.5673
    bl_artadh4 0.9444 0.9502 0.9619 0.5768 19.08 0.005477 0.009344 0.5673
    bl_artadh5 0.9466 0.952 0.9634 0.586 19.82 0.005261 0.009965 0.585
    bl_artadh6 0.945 0.9503 0.962 0.5772 19.11 0.005411 0.009551 0.583
    bl_artadh7 0.9468 0.9531 0.9615 0.5919 20.31 0.005247 0.00949 0.5896
    bl_artadh8 0.9473 0.9529 0.961 0.591 20.23 0.005223 0.009663 0.5887
    bl_artadh9 0.9425 0.9494 0.9611 0.5729 18.78 0.005736 0.00913 0.563
    bl_artadh10 0.947 0.9525 0.9626 0.5887 20.04 0.005243 0.01028 0.5878
    bl_artadh11 0.9457 0.9521 0.9638 0.5869 19.89 0.005361 0.01082 0.5878
    bl_artadh12 0.9478 0.9538 0.9644 0.5959 20.64 0.005144 0.01002 0.5896
    bl_artadh13 0.9495 0.9546 0.9654 0.6003 21.02 0.004973 0.009542 0.5933
    bl_artadh14 0.9454 0.9517 0.9636 0.5848 19.72 0.0054 0.01097 0.5778
    bl_artadh15 0.9472 0.9525 0.9628 0.589 20.06 0.005224 0.01025 0.5857

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_artadh1 201 0.7153 0.6981 0.666 0.6482 8.05 2.376
    bl_artadh2 202 0.7276 0.747 0.7253 0.6909 9.302 1.533
    bl_artadh3 186 0.8269 0.8417 0.8361 0.8022 8.887 2.111
    bl_artadh4 194 0.866 0.8665 0.8638 0.8366 8.923 2.098
    bl_artadh5 200 0.77 0.7957 0.7826 0.7428 9.055 1.868
    bl_artadh6 199 0.8621 0.8636 0.859 0.8244 8.879 1.929
    bl_artadh7 200 0.7706 0.7499 0.744 0.7258 8.225 2.804
    bl_artadh8 200 0.7821 0.7572 0.7527 0.7327 7.775 3.142
    bl_artadh9 202 0.8966 0.8968 0.8976 0.8825 8.223 2.705
    bl_artadh10 201 0.7668 0.775 0.7626 0.727 9.229 1.771
    bl_artadh11 198 0.8033 0.789 0.7712 0.7583 8.505 2.551
    bl_artadh12 189 0.7342 0.7194 0.6976 0.682 7.958 2.701
    bl_artadh13 194 0.6973 0.6852 0.6567 0.6445 7.716 3.014
    bl_artadh14 196 0.8105 0.8052 0.789 0.7738 8.332 2.623
    bl_artadh15 197 0.76 0.7727 0.7596 0.7198 9.31 1.759

ACES

Finkelhor, D., Shattuck, A., Turner, H., & Hamby, S. (2015). A revised inventory of adverse childhood experiences. Child abuse & neglect, 48, 13-21.

Overall
(N=204)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often swear at you, insult you, put you down, or humiliate you?
No 70 (34.3%)
Yes 131 (64.2%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often act in a way that made you afraid that you might be physically hurt?
No 89 (43.6%)
Yes 111 (54.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often push, grab, slap, or throw something at you?
No 97 (47.5%)
Yes 100 (49.0%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Did a parent or other adult in the household often or very often ever hit you so hard that you had marks or were injured?
No 102 (50.0%)
Yes 98 (48.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years older than you ever touch or fondle you or have you touch their body in a sexual way?
No 104 (51.0%)
Yes 93 (45.6%)
Refuse to Answer 7 (3.4%)
Did an adult or person at least 5 years or older than you ever attempt, or actually have oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse with you?
No 108 (52.9%)
Yes 91 (44.6%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that no one in your family loved you or thought you were important or special?
No 82 (40.2%)
Yes 117 (57.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your family didn't look out for each other, feel close to each other, or support each other?
No 74 (36.3%)
Yes 125 (61.3%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that you didn't have enough to eat, had to wear dirty clothes, and had no one to protect you?
No 138 (67.6%)
Yes 63 (30.9%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you often or very often feel that your parents were too drunk or high to take care of you or take you to the doctor if you needed it?
No 167 (81.9%)
Yes 34 (16.7%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Was a biological parent ever lost to you through divorce, abandonment, or other reason?
No 95 (46.6%)
Yes 108 (52.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother often or very often pushed, grabbed, slapped or had something thrown at her?
No 147 (72.1%)
Yes 55 (27.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was your mother or stepmother sometimes, often or very often kicked, bitten, hit with a fist, or hit with something hard?
No 154 (75.5%)
Yes 47 (23.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Was your mother or stepmother ever repeatedly hit over at least a few minutes or threatened with a gun or a knife?
No 165 (80.9%)
Yes 36 (17.6%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live with anyone who was a problem drinker or alcoholic, or who used street drugs?
No 112 (54.9%)
Yes 91 (44.6%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Was a household member depressed or mentally ill, or did a household member attempt suicide?
No 131 (64.2%)
Yes 71 (34.8%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did a household member go to prison?
No 139 (68.1%)
Yes 64 (31.4%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Did other kids, including brothers or sisters, often or very often hit you, threaten you, pick on you or insult you?
No 123 (60.3%)
Yes 79 (38.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Did you often or very often feel lonely, rejected or that nobody liked you?
No 58 (28.4%)
Yes 143 (70.1%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Did you live for 2 or more years in a neighborhood that was dangerous, or where you saw people being assaulted?
No 68 (33.3%)
Yes 134 (65.7%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Was there a period of 2 or more years when your family was very poor or on public assistance?
No 94 (46.1%)
Yes 108 (52.9%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Number of Yes Responses to ACES Items (0-21)
Mean (SD) 9.31 (5.29)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 20.0]

Social Network Members

  • n=13 enrolled participants without responses to social network items at baseline
  • n=3 withdrawn participants excluded

Participant Summaries

Overall
(N=191)
Number of people listed
1 11 (5.8%)
2 16 (8.4%)
3 26 (13.6%)
4 27 (14.1%)
5 111 (58.1%)
Any Network Members Diagnosed with HIV
Yes 94 (49.2%)
No 97 (50.8%)
Any Network Members with Criminal Justice System Involvement
Yes 74 (38.7%)
No 117 (61.3%)
Any Network Members with Illicit/Unprescribed Drug Use
Yes 131 (68.6%)
No 60 (31.4%)
Any Network Members in School
Yes 98 (51.3%)
No 92 (48.2%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Any Network Members Working a Job on the Books
Yes 164 (85.9%)
No 27 (14.1%)
Any Network Members Who Are Romantic or Sex Partner
Yes 57 (29.8%)
No 134 (70.2%)

Network Member Summaries

Overall
(N=784)
How old?
Mean (SD) 32.4 (12.8)
Median [Min, Max] 28.0 [2.00, 92.0]
Man, male (cis-gender)
Checked 313 (39.9%)
Unchecked 471 (60.1%)
Woman, female (cis-gender)
Checked 369 (47.1%)
Unchecked 415 (52.9%)
Non-cis-gender
Checked 94 (12.0%)
Unchecked 690 (88.0%)
Latino or Hispanic?
Yes 362 (46.2%)
No 416 (53.1%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 6 (0.8%)
Black or African American
Checked 446 (56.9%)
Unchecked 338 (43.1%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Checked 19 (2.4%)
Unchecked 765 (97.6%)
Asian
Checked 8 (1.0%)
Unchecked 776 (99.0%)
White
Checked 136 (17.3%)
Unchecked 648 (82.7%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Checked 2 (0.3%)
Unchecked 782 (99.7%)
Relationship to you?
Friend 409 (52.2%)
Family member (i.e., chosen family, family by blood or by marriage) 286 (36.5%)
Romantic partner (i.e., spouse, current or ex-romantic partner) 49 (6.3%)
Other (i.e., co-worker, neighbor, housemate, minister, teacher, doctor, or counselor). 28 (3.6%)
Sexual partner (non-romantic sex partner) 12 (1.5%)
Sexual orientation?
Straight or heterosexual 365 (46.6%)
Gay 247 (31.5%)
Bisexual 92 (11.7%)
Don't Know 35 (4.5%)
Lesbian 27 (3.4%)
Other 17 (2.2%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
HIV status
Not diagnosed with HIV 557 (71.0%)
Diagnosed with HIV 142 (18.1%)
Don't Know 84 (10.7%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.1%)
Takes HIV medications most of the time?
Yes 125 (15.9%)
No 5 (0.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 12 (1.5%)
Missing 642 (81.9%)
Currently attending school or a training program?
Yes 153 (19.5%)
No 603 (76.9%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 27 (3.4%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Currently working at a job that is on-the-books?
Yes 449 (57.3%)
No 303 (38.6%)
Refuse to answer 0 (0%)
Don't Know 31 (4.0%)
Missing 1 (0.1%)
Years known (<1 = 0)?
Mean (SD) 11.3 (9.58)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 28.0]
How often seen?
Daily 195 (24.9%)
Weekly 172 (21.9%)
Monthly 111 (14.2%)
Occasionally 266 (33.9%)
Refuse to answer 22 (2.8%)
Don't Know 18 (2.3%)

STI

Lifetime

Overall
(N=204)
Chlamydia
No 105 (51.5%)
Yes 92 (45.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 162 (79.4%)
Yes 33 (16.2%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Gonorrhea
No 95 (46.6%)
Yes 101 (49.5%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 184 (90.2%)
Yes 10 (4.9%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 186 (91.2%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 177 (86.8%)
Yes 22 (10.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Syphilis
No 81 (39.7%)
Yes 116 (56.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Urethritis
No 188 (92.2%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Other
No 186 (91.2%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 5 (2.5%)
Refuse to Answer 9 (4.4%)

Past Year

Overall
(N=204)
1. Chlamydia
No 157 (77.0%)
Yes 38 (18.6%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.4%)
2. Genital warts, anal warts, human papillomavirus (HPV)
No 179 (87.7%)
Yes 13 (6.4%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 9 (4.4%)
3. Gonorrhea
No 139 (68.1%)
Yes 53 (26.0%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 8 (3.9%)
4. Hepatitis B virus (HBV)
No 187 (91.7%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (4.9%)
5. Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
No 187 (91.7%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 10 (4.9%)
6. Herpes, HSV1 or HSV2
No 190 (93.1%)
Yes 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)
7. Syphilis
No 127 (62.3%)
Yes 63 (30.9%)
Do not Know 6 (2.9%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 7 (3.4%)
8. Urethritis
No 192 (94.1%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 8 (3.9%)
[bl_sti1_oth]
No 186 (91.2%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 14 (6.9%)

WHO Assist

  • WHO ASSIST Working Group (2002). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): development, reliability and feasibility. Addiction, 97 (9): 1183-1194.

  • Humeniuk RE, Ali RA, Babor TF, Farrell M, Formigoni ML, Jittiwutikarn J, Boerngen de Larcerda R, Ling W, Marsden J, Monteiro M, Nhiwhatiwa S, Pal H, Poznyak V & Simon S (2008). Validation of the Alcohol Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST). Addiction 103(6): 1039-1047.

  • Humeniuk RE, Henry-Edwards S, Ali RL, Poznyak V and Monteiro M (2010). The Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST): manual for use in primary care. Geneva, World Health Organization.

Lifetime Use

Overall
(N=204)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
No 88 (43.1%)
Yes 114 (55.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
No 38 (18.6%)
Yes 163 (79.9%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cannabis (marijuana, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
No 51 (25.0%)
Yes 150 (73.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
No 144 (70.6%)
Yes 55 (27.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
No 163 (79.9%)
Yes 38 (18.6%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
No 149 (73.0%)
Yes 53 (26.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
No 121 (59.3%)
Yes 77 (37.7%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Sedatives or sleeping pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rohypnol, GHB, etc.)
No 160 (78.4%)
Yes 41 (20.1%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
No 135 (66.2%)
Yes 66 (32.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Prescription Opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [OxyContin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
No 173 (84.8%)
Yes 26 (12.7%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
No 199 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Have you used any other drug or substance over your lifetime?
No 192 (94.1%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)

Frequency of Use in the Past Three Months

Use_P3M
Never: not used in the last 3 months Once or Twice: 1 to 2 times in the past 3 months Monthly: Average of 1 to 3 times per month over the last 3 months Weekly: 1 to 4 times per week Daily or almost daily: 5 to 7 days per week Unknown
Substance
    Alcohol 60 (29%) 59 (29%) 52 (25%) 25 (12%) 10 (4.8%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cannabis 65 (31%) 30 (14%) 15 (7.2%) 22 (11%) 74 (36%) 1 (0.5%)
    Cocaine 182 (88%) 13 (6.3%) 10 (4.8%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Hallucinogens 182 (88%) 15 (7.2%) 9 (4.3%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Inhalants 144 (70%) 26 (13%) 15 (7.2%) 19 (9.2%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Methamphetamine 171 (83%) 14 (6.8%) 5 (2.4%) 7 (3.4%) 9 (4.3%) 1 (0.5%)
    Other Drugs 204 (99%) 2 (1.0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Opioids 200 (97%) 4 (1.9%) 1 (0.5%) 1 (0.5%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Prescription Stimulants 195 (94%) 6 (2.9%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Sedatives 185 (89%) 11 (5.3%) 5 (2.4%) 3 (1.4%) 2 (1.0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Street Opioids 206 (100%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 1 (0.5%)
    Tobacco 114 (55%) 22 (11%) 7 (3.4%) 22 (11%) 41 (20%) 1 (0.5%)

Risk Categories

Overall
(N=207)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Lower Risk 118 (57.0%)
Moderate Risk 81 (39.1%)
High Risk 8 (3.9%)
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Lower Risk 126 (60.9%)
Moderate Risk 74 (35.7%)
High Risk 7 (3.4%)
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Lower Risk 69 (33.3%)
Moderate Risk 118 (57.0%)
High Risk 20 (9.7%)
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Lower Risk 188 (90.8%)
Moderate Risk 17 (8.2%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Lower Risk 199 (96.1%)
Moderate Risk 8 (3.9%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Lower Risk 174 (84.1%)
Moderate Risk 21 (10.1%)
High Risk 12 (5.8%)
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Lower Risk 155 (74.9%)
Moderate Risk 50 (24.2%)
High Risk 2 (1.0%)
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Lower Risk 193 (93.2%)
Moderate Risk 13 (6.3%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Lower Risk 189 (91.3%)
Moderate Risk 18 (8.7%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Lower Risk 204 (98.6%)
Moderate Risk 2 (1.0%)
High Risk 1 (0.5%)
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Lower Risk 207 (100%)
Moderate Risk 0 (0%)
High Risk 0 (0%)
Other Drugs
Lower Risk 206 (99.5%)
Moderate Risk 1 (0.5%)
High Risk 0 (0%)

Risk Scores

Overall
(N=207)
Tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, cigars, etc.)
Mean (SD) 7.22 (9.21)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits, etc.)
Mean (SD) 8.85 (8.60)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 35.0]
Marijuana (cannabis, pot, grass, hash, etc.)
Mean (SD) 11.3 (10.5)
Median [Min, Max] 11.0 [0, 39.0]
Cocaine (coke, crack, etc.)
Mean (SD) 1.29 (4.53)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 31.0]
Prescription stimulants (Ritalin, Concerta, Dexedrine, Adderall, diet pills, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.483 (2.41)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 18.0]
Methamphetamine (speed, crystal meth, ice, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.51 (8.83)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 39.0]
Inhalants (poppers, nitrous, glue, gas, paint thinner, etc.)
Mean (SD) 3.21 (6.50)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 37.0]
Sedatives or Sleeping Pills (Valium, Ativan, Xanax, Klonopin, Librium, Rophynol, GHB, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.874 (3.49)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 33.0]
Hallucinogens (Ecstasy, LSD, acid, mushrooms, PCP, Special K, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.957 (3.17)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 23.0]
Prescription opioids (morphine, codeine, fentanyl, oxycodone [Oxycontin, Percocet], hydrocodone [Vicodin], methadone, buprenorphine [Suboxone], etc.)
Mean (SD) 0.246 (2.13)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 28.0]
Street opioids (heroin, opium, etc.)
Mean (SD) 0 (0)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 0]
Other Drugs
Mean (SD) 0.0338 (0.374)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 5.00]

PrEP

Overall
(N=204)
Before today, have you ever heard of people regularly taking anti-HIV medicines BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 37 (18.1%)
Yes 152 (74.5%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Before your HIV diagnosis, did you ever take PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) BEFORE a sexual or drug use exposure, to reduce the risk of getting HIV?
No 163 (79.9%)
Yes 36 (17.6%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Substance Use and Mental Health Treatment

Substance Use

Lifetime

Overall
(N=204)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 175 (85.8%)
Yes 26 (12.7%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 186 (91.2%)
Yes 16 (7.8%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 181 (88.7%)
Yes 19 (9.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 177 (86.8%)
Yes 23 (11.3%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 196 (96.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 196 (96.1%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 193 (94.6%)
Yes 7 (3.4%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 193 (94.6%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 198 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 199 (97.5%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=204)
detoxification or "detox" for alcohol and/or drugs?
No 186 (91.2%)
Yes 15 (7.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
residential (inpatient) alcohol and/or drug treatment?
No 197 (96.6%)
Yes 4 (2.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
outpatient alcohol and/or drug treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 192 (94.1%)
Yes 8 (3.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
12 step or self-help meetings like AA or NA?
No 191 (93.6%)
Yes 9 (4.4%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
a methadone maintenance treatment program?
No 196 (96.1%)
Yes 2 (1.0%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 6 (2.9%)
Buprenorphine ("bupe") or Suboxone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 197 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
Narcan or Naltrexone as prescribed by a health-care provider?
No 197 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
syringe exchange services?
No 196 (96.1%)
Yes 5 (2.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
other harm reduction services for people who use alcohol or drugs?
No 198 (97.1%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)
Some other treatment for alcohol and/or drug issues or problems?
No 200 (98.0%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)

Mental Health

Lifetime

Overall
(N=204)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 169 (82.8%)
Yes 32 (15.7%)
Do not Know 2 (1.0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 145 (71.1%)
Yes 56 (27.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)
support groups?
No 146 (71.6%)
Yes 54 (26.5%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 3 (1.5%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 149 (73.0%)
Yes 53 (26.0%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 187 (91.7%)
Yes 12 (5.9%)
Do not Know 3 (1.5%)
Refuse to Answer 2 (1.0%)

Past Six Months

Overall
(N=204)
residential (inpatient) mental health treatment?
No 197 (96.6%)
Yes 3 (1.5%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
outpatient mental health treatment, such as meeting with a counselor in a clinic?
No 173 (84.8%)
Yes 28 (13.7%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 3 (1.5%)
support groups?
No 174 (85.3%)
Yes 25 (12.3%)
Do not Know 1 (0.5%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 4 (2.0%)
medication for mental health issues or problems?
No 179 (87.7%)
Yes 23 (11.3%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 0 (0%)
Missing 2 (1.0%)
some other treatment or service for mental health issues or problems?
No 192 (94.1%)
Yes 6 (2.9%)
Do not Know 0 (0%)
Refuse to Answer 1 (0.5%)
Missing 5 (2.5%)

PHQ

Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

Overall
(N=204)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
Not at all 77 (37.7%)
Several days 67 (32.8%)
More than half the days 23 (11.3%)
Nearly every day 18 (8.8%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
Not at all 61 (29.9%)
Several days 71 (34.8%)
More than half the days 25 (12.3%)
Nearly every day 28 (13.7%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
Not at all 56 (27.5%)
Several days 63 (30.9%)
More than half the days 28 (13.7%)
Nearly every day 46 (22.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling tired or having little energy.
Not at all 47 (23.0%)
Several days 83 (40.7%)
More than half the days 28 (13.7%)
Nearly every day 32 (15.7%)
Do not Know 9 (4.4%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Poor appetite or overeating.
Not at all 75 (36.8%)
Several days 58 (28.4%)
More than half the days 31 (15.2%)
Nearly every day 29 (14.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 4 (2.0%)
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
Not at all 78 (38.2%)
Several days 56 (27.5%)
More than half the days 21 (10.3%)
Nearly every day 36 (17.6%)
Do not Know 8 (3.9%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
Not at all 91 (44.6%)
Several days 46 (22.5%)
More than half the days 25 (12.3%)
Nearly every day 29 (14.2%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than half the days than usual.
Not at all 119 (58.3%)
Several days 28 (13.7%)
More than half the days 21 (10.3%)
Nearly every day 20 (9.8%)
Do not Know 10 (4.9%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Overall
(N=204)
PHQ8 Total Score
Mean (SD) 8.34 (6.39)
Median [Min, Max] 7.00 [0, 24.0]
Missing 11 (5.4%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8976 0.8986 0.8998 0.5256 8.864 0.0109 2.062 0.8086 0.524

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_phq1 0.8824 0.8833 0.88 0.5194 7.565 0.01266 0.006295 0.5182
    bl_phq2 0.8774 0.8785 0.8751 0.5082 7.232 0.01318 0.006829 0.5182
    bl_phq3 0.8844 0.8854 0.8838 0.5247 7.726 0.01243 0.006702 0.5195
    bl_phq4 0.8796 0.8805 0.8794 0.5128 7.368 0.01294 0.007522 0.5195
    bl_phq5 0.8869 0.8882 0.8865 0.5316 7.944 0.01216 0.007996 0.5321
    bl_phq6 0.8834 0.8847 0.8826 0.5228 7.67 0.01254 0.008355 0.5195
    bl_phq7 0.8893 0.8904 0.8879 0.5372 8.126 0.01189 0.008834 0.5321
    bl_phq8 0.893 0.8947 0.8893 0.5483 8.496 0.01152 0.005431 0.5285

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_phq1 185 0.7724 0.7861 0.7562 0.71 1.903 0.9619
    bl_phq2 185 0.823 0.8247 0.8058 0.7591 2.108 1.032
    bl_phq3 193 0.7716 0.7681 0.7292 0.6839 2.332 1.134
    bl_phq4 190 0.7946 0.8088 0.7805 0.7373 2.237 1.009
    bl_phq5 193 0.7534 0.7443 0.6958 0.6554 2.073 1.073
    bl_phq6 191 0.7734 0.7743 0.7372 0.6941 2.079 1.128
    bl_phq7 191 0.7277 0.725 0.6697 0.6321 1.958 1.104
    bl_phq8 188 0.6882 0.6871 0.6292 0.5872 1.691 1.04

  • response.freq:

      1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_phq1 0.4162 0.3622 0.1243 0.0973 0.09314
    bl_phq2 0.3297 0.3838 0.1351 0.1514 0.09314
    bl_phq3 0.2902 0.3264 0.1451 0.2383 0.05392
    bl_phq4 0.2474 0.4368 0.1474 0.1684 0.06863
    bl_phq5 0.3886 0.3005 0.1606 0.1503 0.05392
    bl_phq6 0.4084 0.2932 0.1099 0.1885 0.06373
    bl_phq7 0.4764 0.2408 0.1309 0.1518 0.06373
    bl_phq8 0.633 0.1489 0.1117 0.1064 0.07843

PTSD

Cameron, R. P., & Gusman, D. (2003). The primary care PTSD screen (PC-PTSD): development and operating characteristics. Primary care psychiatry, 9(1), 9-14.

Overall
(N=204)
Have had nightmares about it or thought about it when you did not want to?
No 104 (51.0%)
Yes 91 (44.6%)
Do not Know 4 (2.0%)
Refuse to Answer 5 (2.5%)
Tried not to think about it or went out of your way to avoid situations that reminded you of it?
No 88 (43.1%)
Yes 103 (50.5%)
Do not Know 7 (3.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
Were constantly on guard, watchful, or easily startled?
No 101 (49.5%)
Yes 80 (39.2%)
Do not Know 15 (7.4%)
Refuse to Answer 8 (3.9%)
Felt numb or detached from others, activities, or your surroundings?
No 88 (43.1%)
Yes 97 (47.5%)
Do not Know 13 (6.4%)
Refuse to Answer 6 (2.9%)
PTSD SCORE
Mean (SD) 1.82 (1.56)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 4.00]

Resilience

Overall
(N=208)
I am able to adapt when changes occur.
Mean (SD) 3.12 (1.03)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.1%)
I can deal with whatever comes my way.
Mean (SD) 3.01 (1.07)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 10 (4.8%)
I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems.
Mean (SD) 3.07 (1.10)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 16 (7.7%)
Having to cope with stress can make me stronger.
Mean (SD) 2.72 (1.30)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 19 (9.1%)
I tend to bounce back after illness, injury, or other hardships.
Mean (SD) 3.15 (1.10)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 18 (8.7%)
I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles.
Mean (SD) 3.28 (0.975)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 9 (4.3%)
Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly.
Mean (SD) 2.76 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 15 (7.2%)
I am not easily discouraged by failure.
Mean (SD) 2.49 (1.28)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 14 (6.7%)
I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties.
Mean (SD) 3.13 (1.12)
Median [Min, Max] 4.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 11 (5.3%)
I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear, and anger.
Mean (SD) 2.81 (1.15)
Median [Min, Max] 3.00 [0, 4.00]
Missing 17 (8.2%)
Resilience Score (0-40)
Mean (SD) 29.2 (8.37)
Median [Min, Max] 31.0 [0, 40.0]
Missing 5 (2.4%)

Coefficient Alpha

  • total:

    raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N ase mean sd median_r
    0.8939 0.896 0.8968 0.4629 8.62 0.01098 2.92 0.8366 0.4691

  • alpha.drop:

      raw_alpha std.alpha G6(smc) average_r S/N alpha se var.r med.r
    bl_resilience1 0.8853 0.8875 0.8846 0.4671 7.89 0.01193 0.004521 0.471
    bl_resilience2 0.8815 0.8837 0.8824 0.4577 7.597 0.01231 0.005213 0.4652
    bl_resilience3 0.8839 0.8864 0.8842 0.4644 7.803 0.01208 0.004956 0.4584
    bl_resilience4 0.8857 0.8875 0.886 0.4671 7.89 0.01191 0.005209 0.4663
    bl_resilience5 0.8864 0.889 0.8884 0.4709 8.009 0.01183 0.005154 0.4721
    bl_resilience6 0.8809 0.8824 0.8814 0.4547 7.504 0.0124 0.004906 0.4495
    bl_resilience7 0.8807 0.8838 0.8815 0.458 7.605 0.01243 0.005159 0.4634
    bl_resilience8 0.8874 0.8892 0.8876 0.4715 8.028 0.01171 0.004444 0.4755
    bl_resilience9 0.8771 0.8798 0.8782 0.4484 7.316 0.0128 0.004346 0.444
    bl_resilience10 0.8857 0.8885 0.887 0.4695 7.966 0.01191 0.004615 0.4755

  • item.stats:

      n raw.r std.r r.cor r.drop mean sd
    bl_resilience1 189 0.7044 0.6978 0.6577 0.6097 3.122 1.027
    bl_resilience2 198 0.7619 0.7448 0.7124 0.6676 3.01 1.066
    bl_resilience3 192 0.7179 0.7115 0.6724 0.6298 3.073 1.104
    bl_resilience4 189 0.7144 0.6977 0.6528 0.6143 2.725 1.296
    bl_resilience5 190 0.6719 0.679 0.6271 0.5908 3.147 1.103
    bl_resilience6 199 0.7559 0.7601 0.7318 0.688 3.281 0.975
    bl_resilience7 193 0.7562 0.7436 0.713 0.6759 2.762 1.148
    bl_resilience8 194 0.6946 0.6761 0.6276 0.5895 2.495 1.277
    bl_resilience9 197 0.7942 0.7915 0.7725 0.7296 3.127 1.115
    bl_resilience10 191 0.6995 0.6857 0.6394 0.6031 2.812 1.15

  • response.freq:

      0 1 2 3 4 miss
    bl_resilience1 0.02116 0.0582 0.1693 0.2804 0.4709 0.09135
    bl_resilience2 0.03535 0.05051 0.197 0.303 0.4141 0.04808
    bl_resilience3 0.02604 0.08854 0.151 0.2552 0.4792 0.07692
    bl_resilience4 0.08995 0.08995 0.2011 0.2434 0.3757 0.09135
    bl_resilience5 0.03158 0.06316 0.1632 0.2105 0.5316 0.08654
    bl_resilience6 0.01005 0.06533 0.1156 0.2513 0.5578 0.04327
    bl_resilience7 0.04145 0.09326 0.2746 0.2435 0.3472 0.07212
    bl_resilience8 0.09794 0.1082 0.2784 0.232 0.2835 0.06731
    bl_resilience9 0.03046 0.08122 0.1371 0.2335 0.5178 0.05288
    bl_resilience10 0.04188 0.09424 0.2356 0.267 0.3613 0.08173

SU Screening

Acceptance of Screening

Overall
(N=204)
Did participant accept to provide urine sample for drug test?
No (Declined) 9 (4.4%)
Yes (Accepted) 189 (92.6%)
Missing 6 (2.9%)

Substances Detected

First Sample

Overall
(N=189)
Marijuana (THC)cut-off level: 50 ng/mL
No 72 (38.1%)
Yes 111 (58.7%)
Invalid Result 6 (3.2%)
Cocaine (COC)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 179 (94.7%)
Yes 6 (3.2%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Opiates/ Morphine (MOP or OPI300)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 176 (93.1%)
Yes 9 (4.8%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Amphetamines (AMP)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 162 (85.7%)
Yes 27 (14.3%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Methamphetamines (MET)cut-off level: 1000 ng/mL
No 163 (86.2%)
Yes 26 (13.8%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Phencyclidine (PCP)cut-off level: 25 ng/mL
No 188 (99.5%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Ecstasy (MDMA)cut-off level: 500 ng/mL
No 169 (89.4%)
Yes 20 (10.6%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Barbiturates (BAR)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 189 (100%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 0 (0%)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 183 (96.8%)
Yes 1 (0.5%)
Invalid Result 4 (2.1%)
Missing 1 (0.5%)
Methadone (MTD)cut-off level: 300 ng/mL
No 188 (99.5%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 1 (0.5%)
Buprenorphine (BUP)cut-off level: 10 ng/mL
No 184 (97.4%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.6%)
Oxycodone (OXY)cut-off level: 100 ng/mL
No 184 (97.4%)
Yes 0 (0%)
Invalid Result 5 (2.6%)

Second Sample

No second drug samples tested as of May 27, 2023

EMA

Timing of EMA Bursts 1-8

  • The earliest first burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, February 05, 2022
  • The earliest second burst of EMA will begin on Wednesday, April 06, 2022
  • The earliest third burst of EMA will begin on Sunday, June 05, 2022
  • The earliest fourth burst of EMA will begin on Thursday, August 04, 2022
  • The earliest fifth burst of EMA will begin on Monday, October 03, 2022
  • The earliest sixth burst of EMA will begin on Friday, December 02, 2022
  • The earliest seventh burst of EMA will begin on Tuesday, January 31, 2023
  • The earliest eighth burst of EMA will begin on Saturday, April 01, 2023

Responses To EMA Prompts

  • A total of n=22600 EMA prompts have been sent as of the day before this report was generated and n=12596 of those prompts received responses (55.7% of all prompts)

Responses Received By EMA Event

A1
(N=5650)		 A2
(N=5649)		 A3
(N=5651)		 A4
(N=5650)
Responded
Yes 3111 (55.1%) 3199 (56.6%) 3146 (55.7%) 3140 (55.6%)
No 2539 (44.9%) 2450 (43.4%) 2505 (44.3%) 2510 (44.4%)

Responses Received By EMA Day Within Burst

D1
(N=3282)		 D2
(N=3265)		 D3
(N=3258)		 D4
(N=3236)		 D5
(N=3220)		 D6
(N=3189)		 D7
(N=3150)
Responded
Yes 1785 (54.4%) 1811 (55.5%) 1820 (55.9%) 1781 (55.0%) 1809 (56.2%) 1845 (57.9%) 1745 (55.4%)
No 1497 (45.6%) 1454 (44.5%) 1438 (44.1%) 1455 (45.0%) 1411 (43.8%) 1344 (42.1%) 1405 (44.6%)

Responses Received By Burst

B1
(N=5407)		 B2
(N=3944)		 B3
(N=3612)		 B4
(N=3228)		 B5
(N=2913)		 B6
(N=2007)		 B7
(N=1120)		 B8
(N=369)
Responded
Yes 3278 (60.6%) 2188 (55.5%) 2075 (57.4%) 1700 (52.7%) 1631 (56.0%) 963 (48.0%) 598 (53.4%) 163 (44.2%)
No 2129 (39.4%) 1756 (44.5%) 1537 (42.6%) 1528 (47.3%) 1282 (44.0%) 1044 (52.0%) 522 (46.6%) 206 (55.8%)

Responses To All EMA Prompts

Overall
(N=22600)
Responded
Yes 12596 (55.7%)
No 10004 (44.3%)

Item Summaries

Daily

Overall
(N=9249)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 76 (0.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque) 34 (0.4%)
Friend's home 644 (7.0%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization) 126 (1.4%)
Home 6342 (68.6%)
Other 509 (5.5%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 118 (1.3%)
School 124 (1.3%)
Work 1276 (13.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.52 (2.79)
Median [Min, Max] 8.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.68 (3.04)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.80 (3.16)
Median [Min, Max] 2.00 [0, 10.0]
Who are you with right now, whether in-person or virtual contact?
No one/Alone 5624 (60.8%)
Other 187 (2.0%)
With a friend or friends in-person 1574 (17.0%)
With a friend or friends virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 255 (2.8%)
With a romantic or sexual partner in-person 670 (7.2%)
With a romantic or sexual partner virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 69 (0.7%)
With classmates 176 (1.9%)
With family in-person 587 (6.3%)
With family virtually (e.g., playing video games, Google hangout) 107 (1.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending school or college
Checked 612 (6.6%)
Unchecked 8637 (93.4%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking cigarettes or vaping
Checked 685 (7.4%)
Unchecked 8564 (92.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Drinking alcohol
Checked 235 (2.5%)
Unchecked 9014 (97.5%)
What are you doing right now?: Smoking or using marijuana
Checked 1370 (14.8%)
Unchecked 7879 (85.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Using drugs other than marijuana
Checked 74 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9175 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: Working in the community
Checked 958 (10.4%)
Unchecked 8291 (89.6%)
What are you doing right now?: Engaging in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 71 (0.8%)
Unchecked 9178 (99.2%)
What are you doing right now?: On the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 4280 (46.3%)
Unchecked 4969 (53.7%)
What are you doing right now?: Attending medical or social service appointments
Checked 107 (1.2%)
Unchecked 9142 (98.8%)
What are you doing right now?: Reading
Checked 1099 (11.9%)
Unchecked 8150 (88.1%)
What are you doing right now?: A physical activity
Checked 736 (8.0%)
Unchecked 8513 (92.0%)
What are you doing right now?: Other
Checked 852 (9.2%)
Unchecked 8397 (90.8%)

End of the Day

Overall
(N=3053)
Where are you right now?
Bar or club 85 (2.8%)
Faith-based organization (for instance, church, mosque, etc.) 7 (0.2%)
Friend's home 238 (7.8%)
Health care or social service setting (for instance, doctor's office, community-based organization, etc.) 8 (0.3%)
Home 2364 (77.4%)
Other 109 (3.6%)
Romantic and/or sexual partner's home 48 (1.6%)
School 18 (0.6%)
Work 176 (5.8%)
How HAPPY are you right now?
Mean (SD) 7.61 (2.83)
Median [Min, Max] 9.00 [0, 10.0]
How ANXIOUS or WORRIED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.55 (2.99)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How STRESSED are you right now?
Mean (SD) 2.68 (3.10)
Median [Min, Max] 1.00 [0, 10.0]
How much have you experienced discrimination, or been hassled or been made to feel inferior?
Mean (SD) 1.52 (2.87)
Median [Min, Max] 0 [0, 10.0]
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 326 (10.7%)
Yes 2727 (89.3%)
What did you do today?: Attended school or college
Checked 223 (7.3%)
Unchecked 2830 (92.7%)
What did you do today?: Smoked cigarettes or vaped
Checked 309 (10.1%)
Unchecked 2744 (89.9%)
What did you do today?: Drank alcohol
Checked 198 (6.5%)
Unchecked 2855 (93.5%)
What did you do today?: Smoked or used marijuana
Checked 717 (23.5%)
Unchecked 2336 (76.5%)
What did you do today?: Used drugs other than marijuana
Checked 54 (1.8%)
Unchecked 2999 (98.2%)
What did you do today?: Worked in the community
Checked 338 (11.1%)
Unchecked 2715 (88.9%)
What did you do today?: Engaged in the street economy or informal economy
Checked 21 (0.7%)
Unchecked 3032 (99.3%)
What did you do today?: Was on the computer or smartphone, watching TV or a movie, looking at apps, playing video games
Checked 1606 (52.6%)
Unchecked 1447 (47.4%)
What did you do today?: Attended medical or social service appointments
Checked 61 (2.0%)
Unchecked 2992 (98.0%)
What did you do today?: Reading
Checked 503 (16.5%)
Unchecked 2550 (83.5%)
What did you do today?: A physical activity
Checked 376 (12.3%)
Unchecked 2677 (87.7%)
What did you do today?: Other
Checked 219 (7.2%)
Unchecked 2834 (92.8%)


Overall
(N=3053)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 1)
0 - None of the prescribed doses 328 (10.7%)
1 62 (2.0%)
2 5 (0.2%)
6 1 (0.0%)
10 - All of the prescribed doses 2468 (80.8%)
Missing 189 (6.2%)
How much of your HIV medication did you take today? (Version 2)
None of my doses 328 (10.7%)
Some of my doses 112 (3.7%)
Most of my doses 73 (2.4%)
All of my HIV medication doses 2468 (80.8%)
Missing 72 (2.4%)
Did you take any HIV medication today?
No 326 (10.7%)
Yes 2727 (89.3%)


What are the main reasons you did not take HIV medication today?

Overall
(N=328)
HIV medication is not prescribed for me at this time
Checked 68 (20.7%)
Unchecked 260 (79.3%)
Prescription needs to be filled
Checked 118 (36.0%)
Unchecked 210 (64.0%)
Sold HIV medications because needed cash
Checked 8 (2.4%)
Unchecked 320 (97.6%)
Did not want side effects
Checked 9 (2.7%)
Unchecked 319 (97.3%)
Taking a break from HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.0%)
Unchecked 318 (97.0%)
Do not trust HIV medications
Checked 10 (3.0%)
Unchecked 318 (97.0%)
Do not want anyone to find out I am living with HIV
Checked 3 (0.9%)
Unchecked 325 (99.1%)
My numbers have been good (viral load, T-cells)
Checked 7 (2.1%)
Unchecked 321 (97.9%)
Alcohol or drug use got in the way
Checked 12 (3.7%)
Unchecked 316 (96.3%)
Mental health got in the way
Checked 48 (14.6%)
Unchecked 280 (85.4%)
Other reasons
Checked 66 (20.1%)
Unchecked 262 (79.9%)


Follow-Up

Nine Months

Interview Completion

Overall
(N=98)
Nine-Month Interview Completed
Nine-Month Follow-Up Missed 14 (14.3%)
Yes 84 (85.7%)


  • n=106 pending nine-month follow-up interviews
  • n=14 missed nine-month follow-up interviews

Eighteen Months

Overall
(N=204)
Second Follow-Up Due
FU2 Not Due Yet 204 (100%)
FU2 Due, 548+ Days Since Baseline 0 (0%)

Prescreening Form (n=1367)

  • Prescreener completed (n=243)
  • Refused prescreener (n=38)
  • Recruiter only (n=6)
  • Needs additional contact info (n=166)
  • Do not contact (n=166)